DESIGN MUSEUM
Visitors of the Design Museum are treated to a voyage in the world of Finnish design from its history all the way to contemporary themes. In Finland, in the late 19th century, the industrial revolution gave birth to industrial design. The exhibition provides a view into various periods and trends through unique pieces and everyday […]
Degerby Igor
The main theme of the museum is the Porkkala leased territory 1944-1956, at which time the Porkkala area, with Degerby and parts of Siuntio and Kirkkonummi, was leased to to the Soviet Union as a navy base. Degerby village council initiated the museum in 1997. In 2002, the museum was moved to its current location […]
THE CYGNAEUS GALLERY
The oldest art museum in Finland is located in a romantic wood villa in Helsinki’s Kaivopuisto Park. The Cygnaeus gallery has an impressive collection of mainly Finnish paintings and sculptures from the 19th century. The collection includes work from the artist brothers von Wright, Albert Edelfelt and Helene Schjerfbeck, as well as sculptures by Walter […]
Bromarv Homestead Museum
The museum includes a dwelling with a 1920s-30s style interior, and an item exhibition with a main focus on seafaring and fashion. The building in which the museum is located was built around 1850 as a parish hall. The museum was opened in 1978 with collections of around 700 items. Bromarv Local Museum Association, founded […]
ATENEUM ART MUSEUM
The Ateneum Art Museum in the heart of Helsinki is the Finnish National Gallery, where visitors are able to admire popular classics and fascinating temporary exhibitions. The museum’s collections include works by Albert Edelfelt, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Helene Schjerfbeck and Hugo Simberg. The Neo-Renaissance building, located next to the Rautatientori Square, designed by architect Theodor Höijer is […]
ASKOLA LOCAL MUSEUM
Askola is one of Finland’s oldest places of residence. The diverse archaeological collection has been turned into an impressive prehistoric section. The museum also has a map of Askola 10,000 years ago, depicting the arrival of the first people in the area. Askola is famous for its bread: in the late 19th century, rye bread […]
MUSEUM OF FINNISH ARCHITECTURE
The Museum of Finnish Architecture, which is located in the Kaartinkaupunki quarter of Helsinki, provides new perspectives on architecture through exhibitions that cover the past, present and future of the constructed environment. The permanent exhibition covers Finnish architecture of the 20th century through small-scale models and abundant photographic material. The characteristics, materials and technical solutions of […]
JOUTSEN PHARMACY MUSEUM
In the corner of Lapinlahdenkatu Street and Eerikinkatu Street, in central Helsinki, is a living pharmacy museum! On the ground floor of an attractive art nouveau style house is the Joutsen Pharmacy, which has retained its original interior since it opened in 1912. Customers are still served in the same art nouveau style surroundings as they […]
AMOS ANDERSON ART MUSEUM
Located in the centre of Helsinki, the Amos Anderson Art Museum exhibits high-quality temporary exhibitions as well as a permanent collection. The museum exhibits both traditional as well as contemporary domestic and international art. The museum also highlights young artists and modern phenomena. Amos Anderson (1878–1961) was a successful businessman in graphic design and a generous […]
THE AALTO HOUSE
Explore Alvar Aalto’s home and the life of this iconic architect! In 1935, Aino and Alvar Aalto purchased a plot of land in natural surroundings in Munkkiniemi and began to design their home in Helsinki. The architect couple’s cosy and intimate residence and studio was completed in 1936. The house is divided into a workspace used by […]